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Cardio & Conditioning

LISS, HIIT, VO2 max, and cardiovascular health

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LISS vs HIIT

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Steady state and intervals do different jobs at different costs. The right answer for most people is some of each, in a specific ratio.

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VO2 Max Explained

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VO2 max is the best single measure of aerobic fitness and one of the strongest predictors of long term health. Here is how to raise it.

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Cardio and Muscle Growth

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Cardio does not kill gains at sensible volumes. It can interfere at high volumes, and the details of how you schedule it matter more than whether you do it.

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